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The Wounded Surgeon
Confessions and Transformations in Six American Poets
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Focusing on the transformative impact of six pivotal American poets, this book delves into their innovative approach to confessional poetry that emerged post-World War II. It highlights how their personal struggles with mental illness and addiction often overshadow their literary contributions. By providing critical "biographies of the poetry," the text traces each poet's artistic evolution, themes, and techniques, offering fresh insights for both new and seasoned readers, ultimately celebrating their significant achievements in American literature.
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The Wounded Surgeon, Adam Kirsch
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- The Wounded Surgeon
- Subtitle
- Confessions and Transformations in Six American Poets
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Adam Kirsch
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 318
- ISBN13
- 9780393339352
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Focusing on the transformative impact of six pivotal American poets, this book delves into their innovative approach to confessional poetry that emerged post-World War II. It highlights how their personal struggles with mental illness and addiction often overshadow their literary contributions. By providing critical "biographies of the poetry," the text traces each poet's artistic evolution, themes, and techniques, offering fresh insights for both new and seasoned readers, ultimately celebrating their significant achievements in American literature.